Ezra Ukanwa

Education: Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mass Communication, Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos. MSc, Development Communication, Bingham University, Nasarawa state. Nigerian Institute of Management (2022). Google Digital Skills from Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Editor-in-Chief, Current Times Newspapers (2020); Anchor Sentinel (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, 2021); Vanguard Newspapers, (2024)

Awards: Best Campus Journalist (Anchor University Communications Award, 2019), Best Student in Journalism (Anchor University Convocation Award, 2021)

Ezra Ukanwa is a Reuters-certified journalist with over 5 years of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Anchor University, Lagos. Currently, he is the Politics and Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng, where he brings his expertise to provide incisive, impactful coverage of national events. Ezra was recognized as Best Campus Journalist at the Anchor University Communications Awards in 2019 and is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). Contact him at: ezra.ukanwa@corp.legit.ng or +2349036989944

2123 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

10th National Assembly: List of top 10 senators with most bills sponsored in 1 year

10th National Assembly: List of top 10 senators with most bills sponsored in 1 y...

7 months ago

BREAKING: Ex APC chairman speaks on how elections were rigged during Amaechi's administration in Rivers

BREAKING: Ex APC chairman speaks on how elections were rigged during Amaechi's a...

7 months ago

Akwa Ibom governor, Eno finally breaks silence over tragic death of wife

Akwa Ibom governor, Eno finally breaks silence over tragic death of wife

7 months ago

BREAKING: "You'll be held responsible": Fubara sends warning to IGP over police interference in Rivers LG poll

BREAKING: "You'll be held responsible": Fubara sends warning to IGP over police...

7 months ago

Kano LG poll: Heavy blow for APC as over 900 members decamp to NNPP, details emerge

Kano LG poll: Heavy blow for APC as over 900 members decamp to NNPP, details eme...

7 months ago

BREAKING: Police vow to steer clear of Rivers LG election, give reasons

BREAKING: Police vow to steer clear of Rivers LG election, give reasons

7 months ago

"Solely prepared by him": Witness finally opens up on secrecies behind Emefiele's Naira redesigned

"Solely prepared by him": Witness finally opens up on secrecies behind Emefiele's Naira redesigned

Former acting Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Folashodun Shonubi, revealed hidden truths behind the Emefiele's contentious 2022 Naira redesign.

Adamawa government takes man who asked Tinubu to resign to psychiatric hospital

Adamawa government takes man who asked Tinubu to resign to psychiatric hospital

The Adamawa Police confirmed that 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed, who climbed a 33kV pole, has been admitted to Yola Psychiatric Hospital for evaluation.

"Nigerians are tired": Kwankwaso hints APC on what will happen during 2027 election

"Nigerians are tired": Kwankwaso hints APC on what will happen during 2027 election

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, believes Nigerians are frustrated and will vote for change in the 2027 election.

BREAKING: Court bars VIO from confiscating vehicle, fining motorists, gives reasons

BREAKING: Court bars VIO from confiscating vehicle, fining motorists, gives reasons

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) can no longer stop, impound vehicles, or impose fines on motorists.

LG Poll: Jubilation as Benue government declares Friday work-free

LG Poll: Jubilation as Benue government declares Friday work-free

To facilitate the upcoming local government elections on October 5, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has announced that October 4, will be a work-free day.

Emirship Tussle: Court sets date for verdict on Kano's Nasarawa palace renovation

Emirship Tussle: Court sets date for verdict on Kano's Nasarawa palace renovation

Justice Dije Abdu Aboki of the Kano State High Court has set October 10, 2024, to rule on the proposed Nasarawa mini palace renovations, amid emirship tussle.

Bashir Hadejia: Family seeks urgent justice over alleged police brutality, unlawful arrest

Bashir Hadejia: Family seeks urgent justice over alleged police brutality, unlawful arrest

The family of Nigerian businessman Bashir Hadejia has urgently called for justice over claims of police harassment and illegal detention despite court order.

BREAKING: Protest rocks PDP secretariat over Rivers LG poll

BREAKING: Protest rocks PDP secretariat over Rivers LG poll

Tensions escalated on Thursday, October 3, as demonstrators descended on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

"Any other gender is an agenda": Nigerian pastor shades Bobrisky amid reps corruption probe

"Any other gender is an agenda": Nigerian pastor shades Bobrisky amid reps corruption probe

A Nigerian pastor, Reverend Harrison Ayintete, has shaded a popular cross-dresser, Bobrisky over his gender identity, amid an ongoing corruption case.

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